Will Overgrowth from Sculptra Ever Go Away? Anything I Can Do?

Yes, it is okay to have Sculptra one month after Radiesse.  Both are good fillers, but each has different uses.  Radiesse is great for defining the cheeks by laying the product against the cheek bones (kind of like an injectable implant).  Sculptra is great for generalized volume...

Some swelling is normal after a Sculptra treatment, although it is usually not too much.  However, any patient can respond to multiple injections in a different way.  Having the injections performed is a type of trauma to the face, and it will respond with swelling.  Sometimes...

The needles used for Sculptra injection are both tiny and very sharp. While scarring is theoretically possible (particularly if you have the genetic tendency for hypertrophic or keloidal scarring) from needles alone, this would be highly unlikely. Furthermore, you indicate you have gotten some...

Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable made of poly-L-lactic acid. It works by stimulating your skin to produce more collagen – one of the main building blocks of healthy, elastic skin. The new collagen strands then create a supportive matrix for the skin, making it firmer and thicker. The r...

Sculptra can be injected in both the anterior part and lateral parts of the face to increase facial volume in those areas, if it is indicated there.  It is usually injected in a subcutaneous plane in that area.  The risk of lumps from Sculptra has been low, if the product is properly...

Unlike the hyaluronic acid fillers and Radiesse, the effects of Sculptra are gradual.  It takes about 6-8 weeks for the results to show, allowing the injector to see what areas need to be further treated.